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Old 12-08-2008, 07:54 PM
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Whats the biggest windshield wiper you can fit on the X

Title says it all whats the biggest size wiper you can fit on the front and back of the X.
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:02 PM
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I know I've seen posted in here 24" for the front. The rear, don't know...
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 08:05 PM
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Nor am I sure about the rear, but I have Bosch 24" on the front.
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 10:21 PM
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I run 24" on both front wipers and recommend staying with the OEM size on the rear (which I think is 15")?

Why stay with OEM on rear... the larger size will not properly clean from top to bottom due to the longer length. I tried and went back to the OEM smaller size.

However, using 24's on the front works great!!!!
 
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:31 PM
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Thanks guys I did 24 on front and stock on back!
 
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Old 12-30-2009, 05:40 PM
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Has anybody ever run a 28" on the front?

I have been running 26" Bosch Icon with great success the last two years. Advance Auto has a $10 off $25 coupon and $8 off two Bosch Icon blades right now. My two local stores only have 20" and 28" left.

When I put the 28" inch to the window it looked like it could work.

Don't want to miss the good deal.

Sales ends tomorrow.
 
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Old 12-30-2009, 08:18 PM
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I don't know if this would be an issue but the longer the blade the more friction created, possibly causing damage to the wiper motor and/or linkage.

My wiper assembly/linkage is really loose (like that since I got it) which causes the wipers to not make proper contact, no matter what blade I use. Will be trying to locate a good one out of a salvage yard when the weather gets a bit better.
 
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Old 12-31-2009, 10:21 AM
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I did the 24s on the front and its the way to go. Any bigger and you start hitting trim.
 
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Running 24"s in the front and an 18" on the rear. Works great.
 
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I tried 26's on the front and have some cleaning issues. I am going back to the 24's soon.
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I run 26" on the driver's side, 24" on the passenger and 18" on the rear.

I run the Michelin Symphony Wiper blades. Available at Wal-Mart. The only "Bosch Icon" style blades I've found that you can use refills with saving big $$$

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Old 12-02-2011, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mohrds
I run 26" on the driver's side, 24" on the passenger and 18" on the rear.

I run the Michelin Symphony Wiper blades. Available at Wal-Mart. The only "Bosch Icon" style blades I've found that you can use refills with saving big $$$

Doug
I am using the 26 and 24 Bosch Icons for the front but on the rear, the 18 inch blade collides with my rear glass wiper washer outlet
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:56 PM
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24s on the front and stock rear here. but i need a new rear one soon.
 
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Right now i'm running stock size but I also recommend putting RAIN X on the windshield. That stuff works GREAT for shedding water.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 11:29 PM
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X2 what Rob said. Rain-X with 24" front, OEM rear.
 

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